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Gardening blooms as thousands of Brits start growing own vegetables during coronavirus lockdown

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Gardening blooms as thousands of Britons dig for victory and start growing their own vegetables during coronavirus lockdown The coronavirus lockdown has prompted thousands into taking up gardening  The Royal Horticultural Society has seen a spike in inquiries about growing veg A biggest rise in interest has been seen for potatoes, tomatoes and strawberries  Composting … Read more

Spring really has sprung! Britain basks in start of 10-day Spring mini-heatwave as blossom blooms

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A ten-day Spring mini-heatwave is on its way as sunshine is expected to dominate the rest of the week – despite Brits being confined inside their homes due to coronavirus. Forecasters have predicted temperatures will climb to a barmy 19C (66F) towards the middle of the week as a 500-mile plume of warm air is … Read more

Bright red blooms will make your garden sizzle this summer – and now’s the time to plant them 

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Turn up the heat: Bright red blooms will make your garden sizzle this summer – and now’s the time to plant them Constance Craig Smith advised on achieving a colourful display in gardens British gardening expert says nothing adds excitement like an injection of red  She recommends feeding dahlias regularly for gloriously over-the-top blooms Constance revealed … Read more